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NIH Director Talks The Pandemic, Vaccine Hesitancy And Americans' Health

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COVID-19's Impact on American Health

This chapter examines the devastating toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on American health, including high case numbers and deaths, and critiques the missed vaccination opportunities. It also discusses persistent public health challenges, rising health disparities, and the urgent need for coordinated interventions amid growing societal polarization.

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